Cow Bunting

1830

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

Associated Names
Robert Havell, Jr.

Artist, American, born England, 1793 - 1878

John James Audubon

Artist After, American, 1785 - 1851

This is a painting featuring two birds on a patch of grass. Two birds are depicted in detailed naturalistic style, sitting on a small patch of ground overgrown with green moss and grass. The bird on the left has brown and gray plumage, while the bird on the right displays iridescent blue and brown feathers. They appear to be pecking or inspecting the ground. There is an array of small plants and a few clovers scattered around them. The labeling and numbering suggest this is a scientifically illustrated plate, likely used for ornithological documentation. This painting is in the style of John James Audubon.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.99

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 99


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

  • Audubon, John James. The Birds of America. London: 1827-1838.

Wikidata ID

Q65082600

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